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    CES 2026 - Auto Show Report
    CES 2026 marked a clear shift in the automotive industry’s priorities. With demand for EVs softening and regulatory and cost pressures mounting, automakers and suppliers used the CES tech conference to emphasize automotive technology like artificial intelligence (AI) rather than electrification. Their focus moved to so-called physical and context-aware AI—systems that interpret real-world conditions in real time—positioning cars as software-defined vehicles rather than fixed hardware.
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    2026 Automotive Supplier Outlook
    In the wake of another tumultuous year for the global automotive industry, this report provides unfiltered insights directly from the front lines. S&P Global Mobility’s Matthew Beecham engaged with 59 senior executives from across the automotive supply chain to capture their experiences and strategies. Now in its third year, this comprehensive end-of-year analysis outlines the operational and strategic challenges suppliers faced in 2025 and how they are preparing for 2026. The suppliers...
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    2026 Automotive Analyst Outlook
    S&P Global Mobility’s 2026 Automotive Analyst Outlook presents a comprehensive collection of insights, reflections and forward-looking perspectives from our team of analysts. Drawing on a year marked by volatility, innovation and adaptation, our experts examine how the global automotive industry navigated the challenges and opportunities of 2025 — from supply chain disruptions and regulatory shifts to the evolving landscape of electrification, connectivity and consumer preferences. Throu...
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    Navigating the upcoming automotive DRAM chip shortage
    As we are just exiting the Nexperia crisis, a potentially more disruptive shortage of DRAM memory chips is on the horizon, expected to impact the automotive industry from Q1 2026. This webinar explores the origins of the shortage driven by soaring demand for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) in data centers, assesses industry exposure across vehicle segments and regions, and discusses possible solutions along with their limitations.
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    Aptera
    Aptera Motors Corp. engages in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of solar electric vehicles. The company's flagship vehicle, paradigm-shifting solar electric vehicle, leverages breakthroughs in aerodynamics, material science, and solar technology to pursue new levels efficiency. It offers Aptera, a three-wheeled, two-passenger vehicle. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.
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    Deepway
    Conigital Ltd offers integrated transport automation software. The company’s software include ConICAV, an integrated solution to improve asset management, customer experience, and operational efficiency; ConAV, a vehicle automation solution; ConAPP, a passenger mobility application that provides passengers and operators with access to automated vehicle services on their mobile devices; ConOP, an operational asset management platform; CONNIE, an in-vehicle concierge, infotainment, and entertain...
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    Faraday Future
    Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, engineering, distribution, and sale of electric vehicles and related products in the United States. The company’s technology comprises variable platform architecture, propulsion system, Internet, autonomous driving, and intelligence system. It offers products, including FF 91 series, the FX 5 series, the FX 6 series, and the FX Super One series. The company has a strategic collaboration with Hebei Huanzho...
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    Harbinger
    Harbinger Motors Inc. designs and manufactures vertically-integrated electric vehicle platform at zero acquisition premium for commercial fleet operators and other medium-duty vehicle customers. It offers a driver-focused chassis architecture for commercial walk-in vans, recreational vehicles, and box trucks. Harbinger Motors Inc. was formerly known as Electron Transport Inc. and changed its name to Harbinger Motors Inc. in August 2022. The company was incorporated in 2021 and is based in Garden...
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    Motiv Power Systems
    Workhorse Group, Inc. designs and manufactures electric trucks and related fleet charging solutions. The company provides electric trucks for medium-duty fleet applications, including the Argo electric truck and Argo chassis, which integrate proprietary battery, drivetrain, and cab systems. It offers the Argo LFP battery with control signals, multiple pack configurations, and a range suitable for maximum gross vehicle weight, as well as six-phase motors and drivetrain systems that deliver torque...
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    Rivian
    Rivian Automotive, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells category-defining electric vehicles. It operates through two segments, Automotive, and Software and Services. The company offers consumer vehicles, including a two-row, five-passenger pickup truck under the R1T brand; and a three-row, seven-passenger sport utility vehicle under the R1S name. It also provides software and services, such as vehicle electrical architecture and software development, as well as...
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    Scuter
    Scuter Srl operates a mobility service providing electric vehicles designed for shared urban transportation, including vehicle production, software platforms, and fleet management. The company provides electric three-wheeled vehicles for urban shared mobility, accessible through a dedicated app for rental, driving, and parking. It offers a software platform and mobile applications supporting fleet management, user registration, payments, maintenance, cybersecurity, data processing, online market...
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    Sleek EV
    SLEEK EV Co.,Ltd., an electric vehicle company, manufactures and sells two-wheelers electric vehicle. The company sells its product through a network of dealerships nationwide. SLEEK EV Co.,Ltd. was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand with an additional location in Singapore.
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    CES 2026: Software-defined vehicles continue to evolve and gain momentum and scale
    The recently concluded Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 (Jan. 6–9, 2026) marked a clear inflection point: software-defined vehicles (SDVs) have entered their industrialization phase. Original equipment manufacturers and suppliers shifted decisively away from exploratory demos and concepts toward scalable, production-ready SDV platforms, with most architectures, toolchains and compute strategies aligned to 2026–28 SOPs. The focus has clearly moved from what SDVs could do, to how they can ...
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    FAW Group begins installing semisolid-state batteries in prototype cars
    FAW Group subsidiary, China Automotive New Energy Battery (CANEB), has started testing semisolid-state batteries in prototype vehicles to validate this new power battery technology. This marks the first use of a lithium-rich manganese-based solid-liquid hybrid battery, representing a significant advancement in battery energy density. The battery, developed in collaboration with Professor Chen Jun's team at Nankai University, achieves an energy density of over 500 watt-hours per kilogram ...
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    Applied EV
    Applied Electric Vehicles Ltd develops autonomous vehicle systems and software-defined vehicle platforms for commercial and industrial applications. The company provides autonomous vehicle platforms, including the Blanc Robot and a software-defined vehicle platform with configurable utility and programmability. It offers autonomous freight and delivery vehicles for warehouse transport and last-mile delivery, autonomous goods and material handlers for large sites and production lines, dust suppre...
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    Lucid Motors
    Lucid Group, Inc., a technology company, designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles (EV), EV powertrains, and battery systems. It also designs and develops proprietary software in-house for Lucid vehicles. The company sells vehicles directly to consumers through its retail sales network and direct online sales, including Lucid Financial Services. The company is headquartered in Newark, California. Lucid Group, Inc. is a subsidiary of Ayar Third Investment Company.
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    STEER
    Argo Corporation provides technology-enabled transit solutions in Canada. The company offers Argo Transit, a platform that offers municipalities a transit solution which Argo Transit has been deployed can use the Argo app to request trips at or near door for a standard transit fare. It also provides Argo School, a platform to serve the student transportation market. The company was formerly known as Steer Technologies Inc. and changed its name to Argo Corporation in July 2024. Argo Corporation w...
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    Tier
    TIER Mobility SE, a micro-mobility company, provides electric kick scooters rentals for local commuting. The company also develops an application software that allows users to spot and book the scooter. Its products include myTIER and TIER Energy Network. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Berlin, Germany with the additional locations in Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Norway, Poland, UAE, United Kingdom, Qatar, Switzerland, and Sweden. As of March 25, 2024, TIER Mobility AG oper...
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    XPeng Motors
    Xpeng European Holding B.V designs, develops, manufactures, and markets smart e-vehicles. It also provides servicing, repair, charging, and other services. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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    Tesla teams up with Tencent to integrate WeChat-linked in-car features in mainland China
    Tesla has formed a new partnership with Tencent to integrate WeChat-connected services into its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in mainland China. In an announcement on Wednesday (Feb. 11), Tencent Cloud said the collaboration will enable drivers to send locations directly from WeChat to their Tesla, along with receiving intelligent, destination-based recommendations. The new capabilities will be delivered via an over-the-air (OTA) update to existing Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in mainland China a...
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    Porsche to exclusively adopt South Korean batteries for South Korean EVs
    Porsche has decided to use South Korean batteries exclusively for all its electric vehicles sold in South Korea starting in 2026. Previously, the Macan Electric sport utility vehicle was equipped with batteries from mainland Chinese company CATL, but starting from the 2026 model year, vehicles will be fitted with Samsung SDI batteries. The Cayenne Electric, a midsize SUV to be released in 2026, and the Taycan, an all-electric model currently available, will feature batteries from LG Energy So...
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    Korea Mobility
    Korea Mobility Co., Ltd. manufactures electric mobility products. The company offers electric bicycles, electric kickboards, and electric motorcycles. Korea Mobility Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 2020 and is based in Gwangju-si, South Korea.
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    VinFast
    VinFast Trading and Production LLC manufactures vehicles. VinFast Trading and Production LLC has a cooperation agreement with Electrify America LLC. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Hai Phong, Vietnam. VinFast Trading and Production LLC operates as a subsidiary of Vingroup Joint Stock Company.
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    Stellantis takes a €22 billion hit on EV strategy reset
    Soon after Ford Motor Co. and General Motors (GM) wrote off billions of dollars due to scaling back their respective electric vehicle development plans, Stellantis announced it will take a staggering €22.2 billion hit to its balance sheet amid fading global demand for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). The announcement came after the carmaker conducted a thorough assessment of its strategy and related costs to align its product development with real-world customer demand. The transition t...
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    Kia India signs MOU with BPCL, expands EV charging network to over 15,000 points
    Kia India has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. (BPCL) to enhance its electric vehicle charging network, expanding its K-Charge system to over 15,000 EV charging points across India. This collaboration aims to improve charging accessibility and boost range confidence, a key factor in EV adoption. According to Atul Sood, senior vice president of Sales & Marketing at Kia India, the partnership with BPCL is intended to make EV ownership more pract...
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    NAVEE Global
    Suzhou Brightway Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd manufactures E-scooters and E-bikes. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Suzhou, China. As of January 19, 2026, Suzhou Brightway Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd operates as a subsidiary of Pulsar Connected Llc..
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    Skip
    Skip Transport, Inc. provides electric scooter rental and share services, through an application where you can find a scooter, scan a code to unlock it, and take the scooter for use. Skip Transport, Inc. was formerly known as Waybots Inc.and changed its name to Skip Transport, Inc. in July 2018. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California. On August 4, 2021, Skip Transport, Inc. filed a voluntary petition for liquidation under Chapter 7 in the U.S. Bankruptcy C...
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    Windrose Technology
    Windrose Technology engages in long-haul trucking. It develops energy intelligent driving heavy truck overall solution that delivers zero-emission, smart-driving trucks worldwide. The company was founded in 2022 and is based in Hefei, China.
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    BYD advances development of solid-state and sodium-ion battery chemistries
    BYD has made advancements in its sulfide-based solid-state battery technology, enhancing cycle life and fast-charging performance, with plans for small-batch production by 2027. The company has confirmed its focus on developing sulfide-based solid electrolytes as part of its solid-state battery technology road map. This puts BYD in line with other global battery-makers that are aiming to begin pilot production of solid-state batteries between 2026–2030. Alongside its progress on sul...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 9 February 2026
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    Polestar consolidates its public charging offer for customers in Europe
    Polestar has enhanced its public charging services in Europe by providing access to over 28,000 Plug & Charge compatible charging stations and incorporating Tesla Superchargers into the Polestar Charge app. Plug & Charge technology simplifies the charging process by allowing the car to communicate directly with the charger, processing payment automatically and eliminating multiple steps in traditional public charging. This service is offered as a complimentary benefit when using Poles...
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    ACC abandons gigafactory plans in Italy and Germany amid Stellantis challenges
    Stellantis-backed Automotive Cells Co. (ACC) has decided to abandon plans to construct gigafactories in Italy and Germany, according to the Italian metalworkers' union, UILM. ACC's initial strategy was to establish three gigafactories across Europe — in France, Germany and Italy. However, the projects in Termoli, Italy, and Kaiserslautern, Germany, have been definitively shelved. ACC said that the prerequisites for restarting these projects are unlikely to be met, prompting them to c...
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    Tesla launches AI training center to enhance self-driving tech in mainland China
    Tesla has started operating a China-focused AI training center aimed at enhancing its cars' self-driving capabilities in the world's largest electric vehicle market, following Beijing's deregulation of the technology. Grace Tao, vice president of Tesla, mentioned that the center possesses sufficient computing power for developing assisted-driving features but did not disclose its location or investment size. This development marks a noteworthy step toward commercializing Tesla's Full Self-Drivin...
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    India to implement WLTP for vehicle emissions under BS-6 norms from April 2027
    The Indian government has notified the implementation of the Worldwide Harmonized Light-duty Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) for measuring vehicle emissions under Bharat Stage 6 (BS-6) norms for M1 and M2 vehicle categories starting in April 2027. This change, notified through an amendment to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, follows draft norms issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on April 28, 2025. The WLTP cycle is considered more representative of real-world driving ...
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    Dollaride
    Dollaride Inc. provides technology and support services to help commuter van owners and small fleet operators transition to electric vehicles and improve transportation access in underserved communities. The company offers programs, such as the Clean Transit Access Program (CTAP), which delivers a turnkey solution and path to ownership for electric vehicles. It provides data-driven technology solutions to enhance service operations, assists with selecting electric vehicles and charging infrastru...
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    CATL begins deploying sodium-ion batteries in Changan’s electric cars
    CATL has started deploying its sodium-ion batteries in production-ready passenger vehicles, aiming to establish a leading position in developing more sustainable batteries. Together with Changan Automobile, CATL has introduced a sodium-ion battery-powered vehicle in Yakshi, Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, targeting a mid-2026 market launch. This is the world's first mass-produced passenger vehicle with sodium-ion batteries, although previous announcements by other Chinese automakers did not lead to l...
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    AI in automotive manufacturing: Promise, payoff and the problem of scale
    Artificial intelligence has become one of the automotive industry’s buzzwords. It appears in earnings calls, factory tours and investor decks with near-compulsive frequency. Automakers promise smarter factories, fewer defects and lower costs, all delivered by algorithms quietly optimizing production in the background. The reality, however, is more prosaic. AI has proved very useful in specific, tightly bound applications. What it has not yet delivered is the sweeping transformation often impli...
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    Karma Automotive and Factorial partner to launch solid-state battery production in the US
    Karma Automotive Inc. and Factorial Inc. have announced a partnership to launch the first solid-state battery production program in the US for passenger vehicles. This collaboration intends to incorporate Factorial's FEST solid-state battery technology into Karma's future vehicle platform, starting with the all-electric Karma Kaveya super coupe, which boasts over 1,000hp and a top speed exceeding 200 mph. The Kaveya is expected to be introduced to the US market by late 2027. The par...
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    DeepDrive
    DeepDrive GmbH develops and manufactures electric drive systems, including in-wheel and central drive units, for electric vehicles. The company provides electric drive solutions such as in-wheel drive units, central drive systems, dual-rotor radial flux motors, and wheel hub drives with integrated brake systems, developed in partnership with automotive suppliers. It also produces generators for range extender applications and focuses on improving efficiency and reducing costs in electric vehicle...
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    Nada
    Nada Holdings, Inc., doing business as Nada, provides a platform for buying and selling residential real estate properties. It also offers mortgage, insurance, and title services. Nada Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Dallas, Texas with an additional office in Hickory Creek, Texas.
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    Telo Trucks
    Telo Trucks Inc. engages in manufacturing light trucks and sport utility vehicles. It develops the smallest long-distance all-electric pickup truck. Telo Trucks Inc. was formerly known as Olley Inc and changed its name to Telo Trucks Inc. in June 2023. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in San Carlos, California.
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    Ford and Geely are in talks to collaborate on manufacturing and technology
    Ford Motor and Geely Auto are in discussions about a potential partnership to share the costs of technology and manufacturing. Geely may use Ford's European factory to produce vehicles for the European market, according to a Reuters report. Additionally, the companies are considering a framework for sharing automotive technologies, including autonomous driving. Progress on the European manufacturing negotiations appears to be smoother, with Ford's plant in Valencia, Spain, likely being con...
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    BMW commences preproduction of new i3 models in Munich
    The BMW Group plant in Munich has begun producing pre-series vehicles of the new BMW i3, marking the next phase of preparation for series production, which is set to commence in the second half of 2026. Peter Weber, head of the BMW Group Plant Munich, highlighted this as a significant milestone, as it marks the first time a BMW i3 has been manufactured entirely within the plant using advanced production technology and digitally connected processes. This near-series production phase al...
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    Ather Energy
    Ather Energy Limited, an electric vehicle company, engages in the design, development, and sale of electric two-wheelers, and associated product ecosystem. The company also offers vehicle architecture and chassis; battery packs and battery management system; vehicle control unit; touchscreen dashboard; motor controller; transmission; signal harness; and fast charging system. In addition, it provides charging infrastructure, software and accessories. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is he...
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    Fisker Inc
    Fisker Inc. develops, manufactures, markets, leases, or sells electric vehicles. It operates through three segments: The White Space, The Value Segment, and The Conservative Premium segments. The company is also involved in asset-light automotive business. In addition, it offers fisker flexible platform agnostic design, a process that develops and designs electric vehicles in specific segment size. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California. On June ...
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    Hozon Auto
    Zhejiang Hozon New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. designs and manufactures cars and SUVs. It was formerly known as Zhejiang Hozon New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Shanghai, China with research and development centers in China and the United States.
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    Sono Motors
    Sonatus, Inc. designs and develops vehicle and cloud software solutions. The company develops Digital Dynamics, a software-defined vehicle platform that helps automakers to harness vehicle data, add features, and diagnose problems. Its solutions include in-vehicle infrastructure, data management, and a vehicle automation platform. It caters to design and engineering, production, post Sales industries. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Sunnyvale, California with additional loca...
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    Via Motors
    VIA Motors Inc. develops and manufactures electric vehicles. It offers extended-range electric trucks, road-trip ready sports utility vehicles, and electric vans for long-range delivery applications. It integrates V-DRIVE power train technology into new OEM vehicles and sells to government and utility fleets in the United States. VIA Motors Inc. was formerly known as VIA Automotive, Inc. and changed its name to VIA Motors Inc. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Orem, Utah with ...
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    Indian supplier association ACMA welcomes bilateral trade deal reached between India and US
    On Feb. 2, India and the US finalized the long-awaited bilateral trade deal after nearly a year of prolonged negotiations and multiple rounds of talks. The agreement will see the US reduce import tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% currently, providing relief to Indian exporters. In return, India will reduce tariffs and nontariff barriers on US goods to zero. In addition, India has agreed to purchase more than $500 billion worth of US energy, technolog...
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    ZF, BMW sign long-term supply agreement on passenger car drives
    ZF Friedrichshafen AG and the BMW Group have entered into a long-term agreement focused on the development and supply of an 8-speed automatic transmission (8HP) for passenger-car drive systems. The deal, valued at several billion euros, is set to last until the late 2030s and aims to foster technology advancement and low-emission mobility for both companies. Mathias Miedreich, CEO of ZF, emphasized the importance of this partnership in promoting innovation, efficiency and sustainability wi...
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    BMW partners with BlackBerry to integrate QNX software into next-generation vehicle platform
    BMW is partnering with BlackBerry to integrate QNX software into its next-generation vehicle platform. This agreement involves embedding BlackBerry's real-time operating system and AI capabilities into BMW's foundational vehicle architecture, enhancing BlackBerry's role in the automotive software sector and strengthening its relationship with a major automaker. This partnership underlines BlackBerry's shift from consumer hardware to a focus on safety-critical software for vehicles, leveraging fe...
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    Bosch’s 2025 sales rise marginally to €91 billion; EBIT margin slips to 2%
    In 2025, Bosch’s sales improved marginally to €91 billion in what the company termed “an incredibly challenging financial year.” Adjusted for exchange rates, revenue grew by 4.2%. The company reported earnings before interest and taxes of €1.7 billion, resulting in an EBIT margin of about 2%, down from 3.5% achieved in 2024. Adjusted for exchange rates, the company’s revenue grew by 4.2%. Sales decreased in Europe by 0.6% year over year to €44.2 billion. However, the company rec...
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    Hyundai Mobis secures record new business orders from non-Hyundai Motor Group customers worth $9.17 billion in 2025
    In 2025, Hyundai Mobis won new business orders worth $9.17 billion from global automakers, excluding Hyundai Motor Group, which owns Hyundai Motor and Kia, surpassing its own target by 23%. This achievement was driven by substantial new orders for electrification components, an expanded supply of high-value-added electronic components, and proactive market entry into emerging economies such as mainland China and India. These results are notable given the revisions many global automakers hav...
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    Elon Musk proposes TeraFab to secure Tesla's semiconductor supply chain
    Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, has emphasized the need for the company to establish a TeraFab, a large-scale semiconductor manufacturing facility in the US that produces logic chips, memory and packaging. This initiative is aimed at addressing anticipated supply constraints over the next three to four years. During Tesla's earnings call on Jan. 28, Musk expressed concerns that suppliers such as TSMC, Samsung Electronics and Micron Technology are unable to meet Tesla's chip requirements. Musk ...
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    Idemitsu Kosan partners with Toyota on solid electrolyte plant for EV batteries
    Japanese oil company Idemitsu Kosan has commenced construction on a large-scale solid electrolyte pilot plant in partnership with the country's largest carmaker, Toyota. The electrolytes produced will be used in all-solid-state batteries for electric vehicles developed by Toyota. This decision follows successful trials at two smaller demonstration facilities. The new plant is projected to be completed by the end of 2027, with the aim of launching EVs equipped with these batteries around 2027 ...
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    Tesla partners energy company Copec to expand EV charging infrastructure in Chile
    Tesla and Chilean energy company Copec have announced plans to extend ultrafast electric vehicle charging infrastructure along major national highways in Chile. This initiative will deploy Tesla Superchargers at Copec service stations at approximately every 200 km from La Serena, Chile, to Puerto Montt, Chile, ensuring coverage for intercity travel. Each site will feature a Supercharger unit with four charging points, offering a total capacity of up to 250 kW, powered solely by...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 2 February 2026
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    Hyundai, Kia recall over 84,000 vehicles in US for instrument cluster display malfunction
    More than 83,000 Hyundai and Kia vehicles are being recalled in the US after a defect was discovered in their digital instrument clusters, which could cause the screens to go dark while driving. The recall spans a broad range of recent models from both automakers and stems from two closely related defects tied to the same supplier. In both recalls, the affected digital clusters were manufactured by Hyundai Mobis. While the technical explanations differ slightly between Hyundai and Kia, the ...
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    Changan deploys CATL’s sodium-ion batteries in passenger vehicles for winter testing
    CATL is reportedly now using its sodium-ion batteries in passenger vehicles, making a transition from initial use in commercial vehicles. These batteries, from CATL's sodium-ion battery brand Naxtra, have been installed in a passenger vehicle model positioned under Changan Automobile's Oshan subbrand, with winter testing scheduled to start soon. CATL's sodium-ion batteries will soon be featured in passenger vehicle models from GAC Group and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Corp (JAC). CATL...
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    NVIDIA to power Mercedes-Benz S-Class robo-taxis
    NVIDIA will provide its DRIVE Hyperion architecture and full-stack DRIVE AV Level 4 software for the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, specifically designed to support robo-taxi operations. These vehicles will be accessible to riders through Uber's mobility network, as part of NVIDIA's previously announced partnership with the ride-hailing company. The DRIVE Hyperion platform integrates diverse sensors, including cameras, radar and lidar, alongside redundant compute systems, with NVIDIA's Halos safety ...
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    Shanghai Newrizon Technology
    Shanghai Newrizon Technology Co., Ltd. engages in the design and manufacture of intelligent networked new energy commercial vehicles, and provides full life cycle services. It offers commercial vehicles, such as light trucks and heavy trucks that power on electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and other advanced new energy power systems. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Shanghai, China.
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    Velopower
    Velopower, Inc. manufactures e-scooters and e-bikes. The company designs mobility products, such as e-bikes that help users be closer to the environment. It sell its products through online and in stores. Velopower, Inc. was founded in 2019 and is based in Bellmawr, New Jersey.
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    Mercedes-Benz accelerates progress in robo-taxi development
    Mercedes-Benz has announced its intention to create a robo-taxi ecosystem centered on the new S-Class, collaborating with technology companies such as NVIDIA and Momenta, along with mobility providers such as Uber and Lumo, to operate these vehicles in various regions. The S-Class features integrated redundancies in steering, braking, computing and power supply to ensure fail-safe operation, with its MB.OS operating system facilitating driverless shuttle services in America, Asia, Europe and the...
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    Beam Scooter Rentals
    Beam Mobility Holdings Pte. Ltd. operates as a shared micromobility provider, offering services such as e-scooter rentals across cities in the Asia Pacific region. The company delivers technology solutions including geofencing and path detection to enhance safety and enable city councils to manage vehicle usage and public spaces. It operates the Beam Safe Academy for rider education and enforcement, and provides customer support for incident reporting, insurance claims, and vehicle relocation th...
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    Lights out: The automotive industry’s uneasy march toward dark factories
    Across parts of mainland China’s automotive sector, factories designed to operate without human presence are no longer experimental showcases. So-called “dark factories” — highly automated plants that rely on robotics, AI and dense sensor networks — are already producing electric vehicles at an industrial scale, operating continuously without lighting, heating or on-site labor. In Europe and the US, the concept remains more aspirational than real. Yet the direction of travel is incr...
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    Ford appoints Lisa Drake as president of Ford Energy
    Ford Motor Co. has announced the appointment of Lisa Drake as the president of Ford Energy, effective immediately. She will report to John Lawler, vice chair at Ford Motor. Drake is expected to spearhead the launch of the company's battery energy storage systems (BESS) business, a venture the company announced for the first time in December 2025. Her responsibilities span the entire scope of Ford Energy's operations, including battery-cell manufacturing, system assembly and sales. Drake is...
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    Ford adds LFP battery option to Explorer and Capri SUVs in Europe
    Ford announced enhancements to its all-electric Explorer sport utility vehicle and Capri sports crossover, introducing a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery option and upgraded electric motor for Standard Range models to cater to customers seeking affordability. The upgraded powertrain results in a range improvement of up to 70 km, with the Explorer Standard Range now offering up to 444 km and the Capri Standard Range reaching up to 464 km on a full charge. This increase represents an en...
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    Hyundai Steel's affiliate plans $2.9 billion capital increase for US plant
    Hyundai Steel has announced that its affiliate Hyundai-Posco Louisiana LLC plans to undertake a capital increase of $2.9 billion for facilities investment in a US steel plant, Reuters reported the South Korean steelmaker as saying in a regulatory filing on Jan. 26. The development follows an earlier announcement by Hyundai Steel and its parent company, Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), of plans to establish a steel plant in Louisiana, US, with a projected annual capacity of 2.7 million metric tons. ...
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    Eaton announces plan to spin off Mobility Group
    Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced plans to separate its Vehicle and eMobility segments, collectively known as the Mobility Group, into an independent publicly traded entity. According to Eaton's CEO, Paulo Ruiz, this move aligns with Eaton's 2030 growth strategy, allowing the company to focus on its core Electrical and Aerospace businesses. The separation is intended to enable Eaton to capitalize on market trends such as electrification, digitalization, AI and increased in...
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    Nikola Motors
    Zoox Inc. designs and develops Zoox, an autonomous self-driving vehicle for riders. It also manages a fleet of cars; and provides Mobility-as-a-Service in dense urban environments. Zoox Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Foster City, California. As of September 18, 2020, Zoox Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc.
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    Ola Electric Mobility
    Ola Electric Mobility Limited develops, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles in India. It operates through the Automotive and Cell segments. The company provides electric scooters; and electric vehicle components, such as battery packs, motors and vehicle frames, and cells. It also offers charging solutions, as well as operates service centers. Ola Electric Mobility Limited was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Bengaluru, India.
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    Voi
    Voi Technology AB provides micromobility services. It offers electric scooters and bike for urban commuters in cities. It provides services through its mobile application software. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.
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    Zeekr
    ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited manufactures electric vehicles (EVs). The company's products include EV automobiles such as Zeekr 001, Zeekr001 FR, Zeekr 009, Zeekr 009 Grand, Zeekr Luxury Sedan, Zeekr 7X, Zeekr X. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Hangzhou, China. ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited operates as a subsidiary of Geely Automobile Holdings Limited.
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    VinFast partners with Autobrains to develop cost-effective Robo-car technology
    VinFast has partnered with AI firm Autobrains to develop advanced autonomous driving technology, including a low-cost Robo-car system. This collaboration aims to enhance the Vietnamese electric-vehicle maker's self-driving technology by adopting a cheaper, camera-based autonomy system. The initiative seeks to reduce costs and expedite deployment after previous expensive and delayed self-driving projects. The companies are focusing on enhancing driver-assistance technology for upcoming VinFast...
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    Tesla launches public robo-taxi rides without safety monitors in Austin
    Tesla has launched public robo-taxi rides without a safety monitor onboard in Austin, Texas. This announcement was made by Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla's vice president of Autopilot and AI software, on X. Tesla previously introduced a robo-taxi service in Austin in June 2025 for its employees, which included a human safety monitor seated in the passenger seat. The safety monitor requirement has now been removed as the service is expanded to the general public. Elluswamy noted that the rollout inclu...
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    Kim Long and BYD partner to set up a $130 million battery plant in Vietnam
    Vietnamese vehicle manufacturer Kim Long Motor has announced a partnership with leading Chinese battery-maker BYD to develop a $130 million battery plant to produce batteries for commercial electric vehicles in central Vietnam. According to the agreement, Kim Long Motor will be responsible for the facility's construction, while BYD will provide extensive technical and technological support. The planned battery plant will cover 4.4 hectares and have an initial production capacity of 3 GWh ...
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    General Motors partners with Electrify America to offer wider EV charging infrastructure to customers
    General Motors (GM) is enhancing the public charging experience for electric vehicle owners by incorporating Electrify America's fast-charging stations into the myChevrolet, myGMC and myCadillac apps. This integration allows users to find, charge and pay at over 5,000 Electrify America fast-charging stations, including Hyper-Fast 350-kW chargers, directly from their phone apps. The initiative is part of GM's effort to provide a seamless charging experience by consolidating all necessary ...
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    Einride
    Einride AB provides digital freight and logistics solutions focused on electric and autonomous road freight, including the design, deployment, and operation of charging infrastructure and fleet management platforms. The company offers smart charging solutions for electric fleets, comprehensive assessments for optimal charging infrastructure, and tailored charging setups for fleet owners and operators. It delivers autonomous freight as a service, operating electric and autonomous vehicles across ...
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    QCraft launches next-gen over 500 TOPS autonomous driving solution
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    The Charge Scheme adds access to Tesla Superchargers across Europe
    The Charge Scheme has enhanced its salary-sacrifice electric vehicle charging program by adding access to Tesla's Supercharger network across Europe. The Charge Scheme is a UK-based employee benefit program that allows drivers to pay for EV charging via salary sacrifice.  This development benefits both Tesla and non-Tesla drivers, providing access to Europe's largest fast-charging infrastructure, with over 20,000 chargers at more than 1,500 locations, capable of charging at up to 250 ...
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    CATL expects to begin deploying sodium-ion batteries in passenger cars in Q2 2026
    CATL, the world's largest battery manufacturer, plans to begin incorporating sodium-ion batteries in passenger vehicles in the second quarter of 2026 to promote broader adoption of this new battery technology. The first cars to feature sodium-ion batteries will come from Chinese automaker GAC Aion, according to CATL's Chief Technology Officer Gao Huan. CATL is scaling up the production capacity of sodium-ion batteries. According to Gao, as the production capacity increases, these batt...
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    Porsche Engineering launches high-voltage charging management solutions
    Porsche Engineering has developed advanced charging management systems that can enable carmakers to enter the market quickly with intelligent charging functions for electric vehicles.  High-voltage charging management is critical for customer satisfaction in plug-in hybrids and EVs. It handles various tasks such as detecting charging power, vehicle authentication, infrastructure communication and data provisioning for mobile apps, ensuring a reliable and convenient charging process under...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 26 January 2026
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    Geely plans to commence production of solid-state battery packs later in 2026
    Leading Chinese automaker Geely Auto is set to begin production of solid-state battery packs later in 2026, marking significant progress in the research and development of the next-generation battery technology. This announcement was made at the Geely Holding Group's five-year strategy communication event, where it was stated that Geely Auto will complete production of its first in-house-developed all-solid-state battery pack in 2026 and will conduct vehicle installation verification. ...
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    Honda and General Motors plan to discontinue production of fuel-cell systems in the US
    Honda Motor Co. Ltd. plans to discontinue the production of fuel-cell systems at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC (FCSM), a joint venture with General Motors (GM), by the end of 2026. Honda will transition to utilizing its independently developed next-generation fuel-cell systems. FCSM was established in January 2017 in Brownstown, Michigan, as a pioneering collaboration between Honda and GM to produce advanced fuel-cell systems, combining their expertise to achieve synergies in development...
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    Pinnacle Mobility Solutions
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    UFODRIVE S.A. operates as a vehicle rental service. The company provides electric vehicle rental services at airport and city locations, offering self-service rental experiences that enable customers to book, pick up, and return vehicles using a smartphone at any time. It supports various rental durations, including daily, weekly, monthly, and subscription-based options, and integrates access to charging infrastructure such as Tesla Superchargers. The company serves clients in the business and l...
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    Yulu Bikes
    Yulu Bikes Pvt. Ltd. operates a technology-driven shared electric mobility platform providing micro-mobility vehicles for urban transportation and last-mile connectivity. The company provides shared electric micro-mobility vehicles, including electric bikes and cycles, for first and last-mile connectivity in urban areas. It offers a mobile application for users to locate, unlock, and use these vehicles for short-distance travel, and supplies electric two-wheelers for passenger transport and carg...
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    Ford and Ford Pro have teamed up with Ohme as their new electric vehicle home charging partner in Ireland, aiming to make the transition to EVs more convenient for customers. This partnership is part of the Ford Power Promise, which includes offering complementary Ohme chargers to qualifying customers across the Republic of Ireland. The initiative responds to survey findings indicating that many European drivers experience uncertainty about EV purchases and charging logistics. The Ford P...
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    Beijing Hyundai collaborates with Momenta to introduce advanced driver assistance
    Beijing Hyundai is collaborating with Momenta to introduce highway and urban Navigation on Autopilot (NOA) features as part of its localization strategy for smart and electric vehicles starting in 2026. The year 2026 marks the company's focus on strengthening local research and development capabilities in China, with increased investment and decision-making power in the Chinese market. A notable emphasis will be placed on new-energy vehicles (NEVs) and intelligent technologies to satisfy consume...
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    Alt Mobility
    Alt.Mobility provides electric vehicle leasing and lifecycle management solutions, including fleet management, maintenance, and telematics services. The company offers electric vehicle leasing and lifecycle management for B2B fleets, individual drivers, and corporate employees, covering vehicle selection, leasing, service and repairs, and real-time fleet monitoring. Services include access to charging hubs, asset management with registration, insurance, vehicle maintenance, advanced telematics, ...
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    LeapMotor
    Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd. engages in the research and development, production, and sale of new energy vehicles in Mainland China and internationally. The company offers C01, a smart electric sedan; C11, a smart electric SUV; T03, a smart battery electric vehicle; and C10, a globalized strategic model. It is also involved in the manufacture and sale of electric vehicles and components; providing electric vehicle charging operation and aftersales services; new energy vehicle retail; ...
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    TrovaCom Vehicles
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    Huawei expands Qiankun ADS to 80 vehicle models, targeting 3 million sales by 2026
    Huawei Technologies is aiming to increase the usage of its driver assistance system, Qiankun ADS, in over 80 vehicle models by the end of 2026, up from 30 models in November 2025. The company anticipates the cumulative sales of vehicles equipped with this system to reach 3 million by the end of 2026, doubling the number from the previous year. Qiankun ADS, which is integrated into brands that Huawei collaborates with automakers on, is also supplied to other car manufacturers. It features a navig...
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    BYD extends warranty of Blade battery to eight years or 250,000 km in Europe
    BYD has reinforced its commitment to European customers by extending the warranty for its Blade batteries to eight years or 250,000 km, applicable to both existing and new vehicle purchases. This initiative covers all BYD new-energy vehicles (NEVs), including pure-electric and super hybrid models, which already have a basic warranty of six years or 150,000 km, a 12-year anti-perforation warranty, and an eight-year coverage for the electric-drive unit. The Blade battery warranty extension m...
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    Chery's Exeed brand aims to roll out solid-state battery vehicles with 1,500-km range in 2026
    Chery's Exeed brand plans to equip its battery-electric vehicles with solid-state batteries by 2026, specifically in a shooting brake model named Liefeng, which will boast a driving range of 1,500 km in temperatures as low as -30°C. The solid-state battery, known as Chery's Rhino S solid-state battery, is expected to have an energy density of 600 watt-hours per kilogram. Currently, polymer, oxide and sulfide are the mainstream alternative electrolytes for solid-state battery development, ...
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    AutoTechInsight Weekly - 19 January 2026
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    Vinfast plans to localize battery production in India
    Vietnamese electric-vehicle maker Vinfast is in discussions with several battery manufacturers in India, including Tata-Gotion, to localize battery production for its vehicles. This move is part of VinFast's strategy to strengthen and expand its EV offerings in the Indian market. According to Vinfast Asia CEO Pham Sanh Chau, the company aims to increase its localization efforts, which stand at about 15%, to reach 40% soon. By localizing battery production, VinFast expects a significant boost ...
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    CES 2026 Spotlights Automotive Technology, from AI to Software-Defined Vehicles
    CES 2026 marked a clear shift in the automotive industry’s priorities. With demand for electric vehicles (EVs) softening and regulatory and cost pressures mounting, automakers and suppliers used the CES tech conference to emphasize automotive technology like artificial intelligence (AI) rather than electrification. Their focus moved to so-called physical and context-aware AI—systems that interpret real-world conditions in real time—positioning cars as software-defined vehicles rather than ...
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    Yokohama Tire to lay off 392 workers at Salem plant in US amid potential closure
    Yokohama Tire has announced plans to lay off 392 employees at its Salem plant in Virginia, US, as part of a reduction in production and potential permanent closure of the facility. The decision is due to the expiration of certain product life cycles and decreased demand for products manufactured at this location. The plant, employing 571 people, will see production reductions beginning in March, with all tire production potentially ceasing in July and a complete plant closure planned for...
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    BMW and Qualcomm introduce Ride Pilot ADAS for third-party automakers
    BMW and Qualcomm have collaborated to create an advanced driver assistance system known as Ride Pilot, which is now available for use by third-party automakers. Qualcomm Europe President Enrico Salvatori confirmed the existence of additional customers for the system during a discussion at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, though specific details on these customers or a timeline for their announcement were not provided.  Qualcomm and BMW have been in talks with various automakers ...
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